Outside the stronghold, in the woods, a team of soldiers is patrolling along the route.
"Linxian City has been quite unsettled lately."
"Yes, I've heard tens of thousands of soldiers are searching for us."
"We're deep in the forests here; finding us is like finding a needle in a haystack."
"But if they do find us, isn't that certain death?"
"What are you afraid of? We've gone through life and death so many times, and now you get cold feet?"
"What are you all arguing about? Keep quiet," shouted the leading officer as he turned around.
"Yes."
"Yes."
The soldiers behind him immediately fell silent. They were all part of Ye Shikai's personal guards, having accompanied him on countless battlefields, each a seasoned warrior, naturally fearless.
"The lord has ordered that our patrols be especially meticulous. Although there's nobody nearby, hunters from a dozen miles away might come here to hunt. There are countless traps in these woods, so be cautious," the officer instructed.
